Sarah Eichstedt Photography with styling by Jazz Stylings If you have ever wondered whose hands are showing up on billboards for beauty campaigns or in phone commercials, it is most likely an experienced hand model, booked for the job even though only their hand is showing. Hand modeling is a small, specific corner of the modeling industry, and it does not get talked about nearly as much as runway or print work. But it is a real, bookable career, and I have spent the last fiv

The week started with a puzzle I know all too well in this industry: the hold situation. I had been on hold for one job for 11 days. Eleven. When another booking came through for Tuesday and Wednesday in San Francisco, I figured the hold was probably a no-go at this point. So I accepted the SF job. And then, one hour later, the hold converted to a confirmed booking. In Los Angeles. On Thursday. Everything happens quickly in this industry!